Its cool that you go into technical details. I think your the only person who cares that much about screen quality.

I love my 2ds XL, actually.. its my first DS console, so i can now catch up on all of the 3ds games i missed the past decade or so! Sooo stoked!

What I like about this is how light it is. When I used to game on my 3dsxl it was very top heavy

Really good review! :) Love how light it is!

I actually love the 2ds Xl because I don't feel like it will just drop out of my hand because of the weight of the top, the cartridge slot is covered so I won't have an issue of ejecting my game by accident, I never use 3D, the top screen to me looks so much better, I love how when it's closed it has the Black and then a coloured border, I also like how the sound is lower because this means I can play my games and not distract my family since I like the sound dial high up, (I don't know why) and the Overall look to me is amazing

I found ur channel.. How time flies. I commented on ur tamagothci video around 2008..

maybe I'm weird but I actually like the simple look of the 2ds XL more than my New 3DS XL.

5:12 they did that on purpose so that when gaming , u don’t accidentally press it .

I'm so glad I clicked on this. I wasn't expecting that level of quality review

152 PLAY COINS!?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?!?!?!?

I went through 5 videos before i found yours and im super appreciated for how well and in depth you go into the functions and pro/cons this video definitely helped me decide since my last console was looking raggedy and i wanted a bigger screen, thank you for helping

You are one of my favorite you tubers . U know u have good content when I’m referring back to old videos over a year later

This video was EXTREMELY helpful

I'm not a gamer, or that much into phones, but I do enjoy your reviews. I learn something new from you all of the time. Your method of presentation, and personality, make it a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for all of your hard work that goes into every video.

This is why I come to your channel. Your in depth inspection of the screens. Thank you for offering something other reviewers don't!

This is definitely one of the better and more in depth reviews i have viewed lately on the 2DS. I am looking to buy, and now feel much better informed. Thanx alot, Erica :D Subscribed to see what else you get your hands on

the regular sized New 3DS remains my favorite handheld ever! but this one looks nice.

I also used to get cramps playing handhelds. Even going back to when I had the OG GBA, I remember my hands getting numb after just playing for like 30 mins, really annoying, especially when it happens on boss fights or when you couldn't pause. When I recently got back into handhelds tho, I've actually found a playing position that works without cramping me up: You lay on your back your sofa/bed or whatever, then you use a pillow/blanket on you stomach/chest area as a resting spot for you handheld, and it also works kind of like a raiser so you don't have to bend your neck too much. You obviously need some balance to keep it from falling over, but for me, that position takes away almost all the strain(and later cramps) I usually get. You can basically relax everything on you arms/hands except the fingers for the buttons. Anyways, this have made handhelds so much more enjoyable for me. Hopefully someone found this tip at least somewhat useful.🙃

Thanks for the battery and screen comparisons. 👍This made me decide to make my 2DS XL my secondary unit.

Funny how I watched all your Nintendo related videos last night , and you upload this today

I did SO much research on the New 3DS and 2DS lines over the past few days. Settled on the New 2DS XL because I mainly want to play Pokemon/old school Pokemon so didn't see much point in getting 3D for just a few games. Also I get headaches pretty easily so 3D probably isn't the greatest of ideas for me! I literally JUST ordered it (and a copy of Pokemon Ultra Sun). Can't wait!! Just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos. In my research your videos were the most straightforward, knowlegable and interesting! Also, women in tech 👊😎

Ah Nintendo! Possibly one of the most beloved, most known, and most misdirected technology/gaming companies still alive today.

That's crazy you mentioned pinched nerve in your back. Been dealing with the same thing going on three years now. It's been horrible. Love your videos. Keep it up!

The home button on mine is really easy to push. I just bought mine two days ago, usually new units are pretty stiff. Im very happy to find the buttons had good give and very happy with the overall device. Love your videos!

You know the drill 1. Ds 2.Dsi 3. Dsi xl 4. 2ds 5. new 2ds xl 6. 3ds 7. 3ds xl 8. New 3ds 9. New 3ds xl 0. Nintendo Switch

I'm not into the blue and black either. I like the look of the white and orange New Nintendo 2DS XL. Nintendo just announced a Poke Ball edition. It looks pretty good.

Great review! Very helpful. Ordering my 2ds xl now! Thank you.

ur so articulate, I've never appreciated a review this much before bless u!

I got the white one, And i love it!!

I just bought my New 2DS XL and I have to say I like the vibrations at higher volumes. It's like rumble functionality on the 3DS

Great review! I was looking at the 2DS XL but found a New 3DS for less on Amazon, so got that. My first DS ever. Your 3DS love is contagious, Erica (also, your videos are great). I have dual TN screens that seem well calibrated :/ trying to resist looking for an IPS model.

Amazing video I love the 2ds xl I have both blue/black one and the white/orange 2ds xl I just love how amazing the screens are and the body of the 2ds and definitely not to heavy either this is a great upgrade for me.

That is what I want for Christmas a 2ds XL in purple.

i was driving home from work and i decided to just buy myself one out of nowhere 😂. i still have my original chunky nintendo DS and my DSi (wow i feel old and i’m only 18 lol), i stopped by target and i was deciding between the 3DS xl and the 2DS xl and i remembered the times i played with my cousin’s 3DS and as much as i wanted to like it, the 3D feature only ever gave me a headache so i went with the 2DS (and i bought 6 games bc i haven’t been able to buy any in years since they don’t make my favorite games for regular DS and DSi anymore), i may have splurged a bit too much but so far i love my console!

This is the best review I have seen. Definitely subscribing.

My home button doesn’t have any issues. I’m really glad you released this. I was just considering buying an expensive 3DS New model on eBay just for the 3D features but now that I know there are some advantages to the 2DS xl I’ll just be happy with what I already have.

Man American fixation with bigger=better is amazing. I really prefer smaller screens as pixel density for me tops the size of the screen (and I love my Vita, but I also enjoy my GBA Micro). For me the pixel density of the original model with the head tracking of the New 3DS would be the best combo.

U guys are lucky to have a 2DS xl i want one for Christmas but its a huge if

I'm gonna keep my new 3ds xl for now just got it in April and btw love your videos!!!

You aligned the screens!!! Oh my stars this is such a good video

Me, a kid: THANK GOD ITS LIGHT AND HAS SMALL STYLUS

Should i get this or the new 3ds xl? I wanna upgrade from my old beat up og 3ds xl soon

Wow! RLY comprehensive review. Well done.

Hi Erica, great video! I am not having that Home Button issue on my system. The power button can be challenging just a bit. But I would assume it depends on your hands. I mainly play on my Vita and PSP systems, but the New 2DS XL is a refreshing update to add to my portable library.

Want it

Am I the only one who has the OG 3DS and is still chill with it

THANK YOU a lot, I was going mad about my screen wobbling, now I see that is a common issue, not just mine.

Awesome video, Erica. If I get a 2DS XL, I would spring for those small, round fabric "feet" - one side foam/fabric material, the other adhesive. These will add ~2mm distance between bottom of unit and whatever is underneath it - and the "feet" can be found at any dollar / craft store.

I really would like to buy myself a 2DS XL but I just feel like there aren't enough games I'd like to play :/

It’s good but the speakers are the worst

Great review! Thanks for the in depth thoughts. I have a New 3DS (Mario edition) and absolutely love it, but the new tech hype of this is getting me. Plus we got the kids the Pokéball ones and it’s going to be hard to not want one myself haha

Dear Erica, Your videos just keep getting better and better 💕

I have a bigger unit, and it does get quite heavy. :D

On the home button matter mine clicks it really easy so it's probably your 2ds ;w;

Thanks for the review. I get migraines and nausea from the 3d feature but wanted to play new games. I’m really happy they came up with a 2ds version that plays it :)

My little brother is getting the 2dsxl for his b'day in like 2 days and I'm thinking about getting it for Christmas, this helps me, thanks!

When this model was initially announced, I was excited and set on buying one in the fall, but there are things about the New 2DS XL that I'm not feeling. - The build quality looks very suspect; it looks cheap and meant for a kid to use. I'm afraid that I would risk breaking it. - No removable battery (huge red flag). - Short stylus; I have average sized hands for my height (6'3"), so a tiny stylus would be an issue. - Speaker location and quality: I'd prefer front facing speakers. - D-Pad and face buttons don't appear as responsive or tactile as the New 3DS/3DS XL I'm probably going to buy a Nintendo refurbished new 3ds xl for $160 and be happy with that.

Is this still kinda aimed at being used by kids, like the last 2ds? My seven year old has had the old 2ds for a couple years, and now my five year old wants something to play so I'm thinking of handing down the old 2ds and getting my older son the new 2ds but I'm just a little worried it's going to be too big for his hands as this one doesn't seem aimed at kids as the last one was

i thought i was the only person in the world who noticed small things on my electronics. glad to see im not alone. cool review !

This is a very thorough review, thanks. I guess I'll have to get the New 3dsxl on Amazon since literally every store on Vancouver Island BC is sold out of them. All they have are these kids sized ones now. I ended up giving up my DS Lite to one of my kids because the xl just felt less like a toy even though it is a toy.

Im getting a 2ds xl for christmas yay! Also animal crossing new leaf is the best game ever

I first had a DS lite that came with Animal Crossing Wild World Well..I aged and now it's time to move on! The 2ds xl is the best nintendo handheld I ever layed my eyes on! I mean...LOOK AT DAT SLIMNESS! SOON IT WILL BE MINE! :D

Good video I found it very conclusive and helpful. good for first impressions on the channel

This vid actually made me decide on teh new 3DS XL because Ive had a regular 2DS for 4 1/2 years now and I'm ready for something a little bit more premium and I need teh longer battery for when I visit my family in the UK on the plane.

Keep doing best

The new 2ds xl looks like a iphone attached to a 3ds bottom screen

Nice review. I bought one myself and love it! For me the only two down sides of this unit is the flimsy top screen and the no easy access to change the battery if needed too. Nintendo should address this issue or at least produce a higher mah battery for longer gameplay.

Nice review video! I just got my 2DS XL and I love it. The home button on mine is very easy to press so I don't have any issues with it luckily, yours could have a minor defect with that. Mine is the orange/white one (if that matters). The hinge on mine is a bit floppy as well but not enough to bother me. One minor thing I noticed that isn't enough to bother me... is that when I close it, the top half appears to be slightly bowed... so it's not completely flush. It makes contact in the middle and has a gap on the sides. I don't know if they're all like that or if it's just mine. As for the reasoning behind Nintendo saying it's a "400x240" instead of "800x240", my best guess is that it's because even though there are 800 pixels (originally for the 3D as you know), they're doubling the pixels for a 400x240 output (non-3D), so maybe it's more like the "output resolution" than the actual "screen resolution." Most customers probably care more about the output resolution than the actual screen resolution, so that would be my best guess. Anyways, great video!

You know the drill It makes holes

Not a fan of the 2DS XL. I currently own the New 3DS XL and am in love (mine has the better screens as well so I lucked out), but it's like comparing apples to oranges. The 2DS XL just feels cheap in my hands. While this may not bother a lot of people, I don't want to fork over that dough and have a cheap piece of plastic in my hands. I usually play with the 3D feature off on my other unit, but...there's so many ways they could have gone with this one and I feel like they just missed the boat.

Already have one. The last one I had was a DS lite, so it was time for something new. I'm totally in love with the unit. I don't have so much problems withthe home button as you do.

Nice!... Was planning on saving to buy an old 3ds but now I'm reconsidering

I really like the bigger screen. But I prefer the 3D effect.

Not a fan of the glossy black around the top screen, and the short little stylus.

Thanks for the review. I have been looking at getting my daughter a new system for her up coming Birthday. She previously had a 3DS, which was stolen. The new 2DS seems perfect as she did not like or use the 3D option on her last 3DS machine. Thanks again for the review.

I really wanted to find this video since I remembered your previous videos about your 3ds collections. Surprised you didn't get the Samus 3DS (it caught my eye for several days) and the 2DS XL are tempting items

In short, I-

I'd get this just so I could use Miiverse on a handheld again...

Cool review. I love the 3DS systems! What camera and editor did you use?

Wow great review. Subscribing. Have you ever compared the resolution of the small 3DS with the XL? Is it true that games are designed for the small screen and are stretched to fit the XL screens thereby losing some quality?

Would u be willing to sell one of your 3ds? I don't mind buying one off you :)

Your hands are so tiny....cute.

For $100's cheaper, it really is a great deal for your money. As with the screen though, I find those glass cleaner wipes work wonders. Just waiting for screen protectors in the mail now :) Great review. I love my 2DS XL! Been wanting one since I was a kid, and this year that childhood dream came true :) OBSESSED!

Thanks! I have a regular 3DS from 2011 and it's about time I get something new that's not as expensive as a new 3DS. Plus the pikachu edition is available now, so I'm excited.

I'm trying to convince my parents to get a 2ds Xl right now. Edit: If I get it it's gonna be my first console

ALRIGHT. THAT'S IT. I'LL BUY ONE. YOU HAPPY?! 😅

Howdy, figured I'd mention since you asked Erica. My launch 2DSXL has the same issue with the Home button however when I bought the purple/Silver one the home button felt vastly better.

How many people have had the original dses like the dsi and the dsi xl when they were little. Those memories will always be held in my heart

First To lie about being first

OCD 4 life. It's all about the details lol.

I appreciate the attention to detail!

It’s been my primary gaming until for the last year and I love it! Zero issues 👍🏻

1:18 “It’s just too *SMALL”* That’s what she said

1:12 That's what she said XD

Bro your phrasing is deliberate

Bought one of the purple and silver variants that come bundled with Mario Kart 7 over the previous holiday season and I mostly agree with your review. Most of the design changes have been for the best, except for the glossy bezel on the top screen and the miniature stylus. The stylus I can get used to by adjusting the grip so that the top of the pen rests underneath the part of my hand where the index finger and palm meet just below the knuckle. As for the top screen bezel, it does look nice fresh out of the box, but it becomes quite annoying to maintain the clean look during normal use as fingers will naturally touch the edges whenever the 2DS XL needs to be closed shut. Interesting how on your review unit, the home button looks almost concave to the surrounding surface. On my copy, it's just barely poking out to the point that I can feel where it is if I were to blindly slide a finger across that area. Pressing the home button is not difficult as long as I use the side of the thumb and not fat press it with the broad side One other issue I must point out is that the c button nub is uncomfortable to use as it is very stiff. Not sure if this is a recurring issue with all New 3DS models as I am coming from the old 2DS, but the nub is not fun to use.

Who else is going to buy this? Me .....

To be honest, I don't like it. Nintendo should have just released more of the new 3ds (normal size) In the states. The new 2ds feels cheap, the screen is worse than the new 3ds, no 3d (yes I use it, fight me haha) and the speakers don't sound good. Just spend the extra $50 and buy a new 3ds xl

Great Video, I'd really love to get this for my birthday. (my birthday is still in 5 months :/ )

Really excellent review